Home» Online Test » Civil Engineering » Estimating & Costing Online Test » Paper 1 » Paper 2 » Paper 3 0% Sorry, time's up. To complete the online test, please restart it. Created by Vikash chaudhary This is a FREE online test. Beware of scammers who ask for money to attend this test. Get fresh, new questions in each attempt. Total Questions: 50 Time Allotted: 50 minutes Passing Score: 70% Randomization: Yes Certificate: Yes Do not refresh the page! 👍 All the best! 1 / 50 1. The minimum space left from the property line (In Kathmandu valley) for the provision of window/door is a) 1 m b) 3 ft c) 5 ft d) 7 ft 2 / 50 2. Which of the following is not considered while preparing the item rate estimate? a) Inflation on material and wage of manpower b) The unit rate of materials c) The wage of manpower d) The charge of equipment and tools 3 / 50 3. For estimating painting area for iron grillwork over a door or window opening, the area measured will be: a) 1.00 × the area of the opening between door/window frame b) 1.25 × the area of the opening between door/window frame c) 1.50 × the area of the opening between door/window frame d) 2.00 × the area of the opening between door/window frame 4 / 50 4. During the calculation of RCC, the amount of steel deducted is a) 3% of the total steel b) 5% of the total steel c) 10% of the total steel d) 0% of the total steel 5 / 50 5. The weight of cement in one bag is a) 45 kg b) 50 kg c) 60 kg d) 65 kg 6 / 50 6. The unit rate of items written by the contractor in BOQ is in numeral as well as alphabetical form. Which one is preferred? a) numeral b) alphabetical c) both of the above d) none of the above 7 / 50 7. According to ISI method of measurement, the order of sequence is: a) Length, breadth, height b) Breadth, height, length c) Height, length, breadth d) Length, height, breadth 8 / 50 8. The useful part of the livable area of a building is also known as a) Carpet area b) Circulation area c) Horizontal circulation area d) Plinth area 9 / 50 9. Rate analysis prepared by the ministry of transport and work includes a) Labour & material b) Labour, material & equipment c) Labour, material & supervision d) All of the above 10 / 50 10. The thickness of slabs and beams must be measured to the nearest a) 0.001 m b) 0.005 m c) 0.01 m d) 0.05 m 11 / 50 11. Which of the following is known as job overhead? a) Stationery b) Postage c) Workman's compensation insurances, etc. d) None of the above 12 / 50 12. The volume of concrete for a reinforced concrete isolated sloped footing with top and bottom areas equal to A1 and A2 and with a height equal to h is given by: a) V = h/2 [A1+A2+(√A1A2)] b) V = h/3 [A1+A2+(√A1A2)] c) V = h/3 [A1+A2] d) V = h/3 [A1+A2+2A1A2] 13 / 50 13. The full form of VAT is a) Variation at tax b) Voucher and tax c) Value-added tax d) Violation and taxation 14 / 50 14. Full payment of the contractor is done a) After agreement b) After construction c) After maintenance d) All of the above 15 / 50 15. In detailed measurement, the sequence of dimensions is written: a) L x B x H b) B x H x L c) H x L x B d) B x L x H 16 / 50 16. The essential requirements to prepare a good estimate are a) A fully dimensioned drawing to scale b) Detailed specifications c) Schedule of rates d) All of the above 17 / 50 17. Compound amount of Rs. 100 in 4 years @ 4% interest a) Rs.116 b) Rs.114 c) Rs.117 d) Rs.120 18 / 50 18. Liquidated damage is directly related to a) Terms of condition b) Real damages c) Cost of the project d) Depreciation 19 / 50 19. In the case of a roof truss made of steel, rivets, bolts, nuts, etc., normally account for a) 5% b) 10% c) 15% d) 20% 20 / 50 20. The unit of measurement for concrete work in R.C.C. is a) sq m b) cu m c) 10 sq m d) 10 cu m 21 / 50 21. The measurement of steel grills is taken in terms of a) weight b) none of the above c) area d) volume 22 / 50 22. The process of calculating the amount of material, labor, and equipment for a unit of work together with overhead and profit for the contractor is: a) Abstract of cost b) Bill of quantity c) Estimating d) Rate analysis 23 / 50 23. Steel formwork can be used up to about.........times. a) 35 b) 40 c) 45 d) 50 24 / 50 24. In the specification of earthwork in foundation trenches, drains, etc. lift ordinarily specified is a) 30 m b) 1.5 m c) 5 m d) 3 m 25 / 50 25. The portion which is wrongly excavated by the contractor is to be filled a) The earth excavated from the same pit b) the earth excavated from a borrow pit for away from the site c) concrete as specified d) brick masonry 26 / 50 26. During the excavation of soil, some portion is left without disturbing, which is known as a) Dead man b) Motam c) Tell-tale d) All of the above 27 / 50 27. In the analysis of rates, the profit and overhead for the contractor are generally taken as a) 20% b) 15% c) 10% d) 5% 28 / 50 28. Which one information is not found in specification? a) Nature of works b) Quality of materials c) Types of workmanship d) Dimension 29 / 50 29. The unit of measurement for electric wiring or electrification light, fan plug points is a) point b) meter c) number d) no unit 30 / 50 30. Bill of quantities is prepared based on: a) Actual construction quantities b) Estimated quantities c) Variation in estimated quantities d) None of the above 31 / 50 31. The types of work done by the use of labor but not material, equipment, etc., are known as: a) Day work b) Minor work c) Petty work d) Casual work 32 / 50 32. For small residential buildings, the cost installation and electrification are made as: a) Detailed estimate based on service drawing b) Based on plinth area c) Based on weight age of total civil costs d) Based on cubic content of the building 33 / 50 33. In CGI sheet roofing, the overlap along the length of the sheet should not be less than? a) One corrugation b) One and a half corrugation c) Two corrugation d) None of the above 34 / 50 34. The unit of measurement for woodwork in door and window frame, rafters, beams, roof trusses, etc., is a) metre b) cm c) quintal d) cu m 35 / 50 35. At present, the approximate cost of a Residential building per square foot in Kathmandu is a) Rs.1200-1500 b) Rs.1500-2000 c) Rs.2000-2500 d) Rs.2500-3000 36 / 50 36. The unit of payment for A.C. sheet roofing is in a) cu m b) sq m c) metre d) quintal 37 / 50 37. Dismantle means a) Same as dismantle b) Breaking up the structure c) Breaking up the structure with care d) All of the above 38 / 50 38. What is the minimum period for which the lime concrete in the foundation be left wet without the construction of masonry over it? a) 3 days b) 5 days c) 7 days d) 15 days 39 / 50 39. Carpet area does not include the area of a) Verandah and corridor b) Bathrooms and lavatory c) Kitchen and pantry d) All of the above 40 / 50 40. The tender is: a) A notice inviting bids b) A written offer submitted by a contractor to execute works c) An agreement enforceable by law d) None of the above 41 / 50 41. As per norms prepared by the ministry of transport & works, one porter can carry a weight of a) 50 kg upto 5 kosh b) 40 kg upto 4 kosh c) 30 kg upto 3 kosh d) None of the above 42 / 50 42. An estimate is: a) The calculation of quantities required item construction of a work b) The computation of expenditure likely to be incurred in the construction of a work c) Both of the above d) None of the above 43 / 50 43. The area of the segmental portion of an arch with span I and rise r is approximately given by a) 2/3 lr b) 1/2 lr c) 3/4 lr d) 3/8 lr 44 / 50 44. The unit of payment for blasting of rock including stacking is a) sq m b) cu m c) % sq m d) % cu m 45 / 50 45. The value of the dismantled material less the cost of dismantling is called a) Scrap value b) Salvation value c) Rateable value d) None of the above 46 / 50 46. The method of valuation of a building as used by commercial banks is based on: a) Detailed item-wise cost b) Cubic content cost c) Plinth area cost d) Real construction cost 47 / 50 47. Actual cost of construction plus certain profit is paid to the contractor. Such a contract is known as a) Unscheduled constant b) Nominated contract c) Cost plus percentage contract d) Work order 48 / 50 48. For brick construction, the lime-sand mortar is a) 1:01 b) 1:02 c) 2:01 d) 1:03 49 / 50 49. 1 British gallon=.........litres. a) 4.546 b) 3.785 c) 5.456 d) 7.385 50 / 50 50. A document showing the list of quantity of various items of works required for the completion of any project is known as a) Schedule of quantity b) Schedule of rates c) Analysis of rate d) Abstract estimate Please provide accurate information so we can send your Achievement Certificate by mail. NameEmailPhone Number Your score isShare your achievement! LinkedIn Facebook 0% Restart Test Please provide your feedback. Thank you for your valuable feedback. Send feedback Buy Estimating & Costing MCQ PDF for Offline Study